The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Chengdu, it's 00:46 in Freetown. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,565 feet between the two airports. Hastings Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.